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Incredible tree skiing, champagne powder, a variety of terrain options, plus great kid-friendly hotels, restaurants and off mountain activities make Steamboat an easy choice for families.

Steamboat Family Skiing

Steamboat offers terrain for any level of skier in your family, which is why it’s great if there are varying levels of ability on a family ski vacation. Steamboat’s 2,965 acres are namely classified as intermediate or advanced, with 43-percent intermediate and 44-percent advanced. Beginner terrain compromises 14-percent of Steamboat’s vast expanse. The coolest part about Steamboat’s terrain is that there are multiple peaks that feature multiple types of trails. For example Thunderhead Peak provides terrain for beginners, intermediates and experts, as does looker’s right side of Sunshine Peak, and the lower portion of the mountain off of South Peak Lift. Families comprised of skiers with different preferences or experience levels will love skiing at Steamboat, because they can still enjoy their ideal terrain and meet back up at the chairlift and spend quality time chatting on the lift ride.

Steamboat Family Hotels

Below you’ll find Ski.com’s top Steamboat family lodging picks. To learn more about these properties, call, or chat with, on of Ski.com’s knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.

One Steamboat Place features spectacular three- and four-bedroom residences, providing families with the ultimate ski in, ski out accommodations. Just steps from the gondola, these spacious units supply you and yours with ample room to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes. The built-in gas grill on the deck is perfect for family meals, and the fully equipped kitchen and bar which feature granite countertops and top of the line Viking appliances.

Just steps from the gondola, the Sheraton Steamboat Resort is nestled at the base of Steamboat Ski. This charming ski in, ski out hotel provides guests will find a warm, comfortable lobby, exceptional service and ultimate relaxation. Experience some much-needed R&R at the Rocky Mountain Day Spa or sip a beverage around the firepit on the Saddles deck, then enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed.

Steamboat Family Restaurants

Rex’s American Grill and Bar has been consistently voted a locals pick for family dining Carl’s Tavern, on Yampa Avenue, will please everyone in the family with a huge menu of comfort food from housemade pickles, to spaghetti and meatballs, burgers and classic favorites like chicken pot pie and meatloaf. Parents will also appreciate the large selection of draft beers.